MOT 142

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COURSE SYLLABUS

1.	TITLE OF COURSE:	Advanced Medical Transcription
	PREFIX/NUMBER:	MOT142	CREDIT HOURS:	4
2.	PREREQUISITE:	HPR178; HPR 278, MOT 132, Word processing knowledge; 50 wpm. Anatomy and Physiology class highly recommended.

3.	RESOURCES NEEDED:	Any medical reference texts you can afford to start building your home library.
	TEXT:
	SUGGESTED TEXT:	AAMT Style Guide highly recommended
	SUPPLIES:	Two diskette; highlighters, Steno flip pad or 3 ring binder with 26 alphabetic dividers, pencil or pen.
5.	COURSE GOAL:	To prepare the student to transcribe and format a variety of medical reports applying the knowledge, understanding and skills required to transcribe medical dictation with accuracy, clarity, and timeliness at a rate of 50 wpm with a minimum of errors, applying the principles of professional and ethical conduct.

6.	COURSE OBJECTIVES:
	By the end of the course, students will
	(A)	Student continues to learn medical terminology as it applies to specific medical reports.
	(B)	Student transcribes approximately 100 reports from specialties involving the eight body systems.
	(C)	Student recognizes ethnic dictation readily enough to transcribe with accuracy.
	(D)	Student demonstrates the skill to use resource materials effectively.
	(E)	Student demonstrates the skill to use excellent English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
	(F)	Student demonstrates the skill to type reports and letters in appropriate styles.
	(G)	Student demonstrates the skill to use decision-making skills.
	(H)	Student applies pertinent medicolegal policies and procedures when necessary in the transcription process.
	(I)	Student uses the Internet for learning and gaining information in transcribing reports accurately.

7.	EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
	A. Transcription Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30%
	A minimum of three transcription tests will be given during the semester. Transcription tests will be graded 20% speed; 80 accuracy. See attached scale.
	B. Weekly Spelling Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30%
	Spelling words will be dictated from the units assigned. Students will have approximately 10-45 minutes of dictionary/reference book time after words are dictated.
	C. Homework/Daily Transcription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30%
	Each report turned in as scheduled and mailable 10 pts. Each report turned in late -1 pt. Each report with major errors (omission, spelling) -1 pt. Three minor errors, (i.e., format, capitalization)=1 major error -1 pt. Student is to type what is dictated; do not make corrections except for mechanics, subject/verb agreement, paragraphing, or his/her and left/right.
	Listening Exercises
	Medical reports with missing words or phrases will be given to the student. Student must listen to the accompanying cassette dictation to supply the missing word(s). Students may use any “helpful” materials except there can be no copying from one another. These may be done at home or in the open lab. One point given per word omitted on handout copy. Points will be converted to a percentage. See scale below.
	D. Timed Writings 10%
	A minimum of three timed writings will be graded during the semester to comprise a grade for TIMED WRITINGS. Timings can have no more than five errors to qualify. The top three timings will be used to compute the grade. Timings must be five minutes in length using medical material. (A conversion number of 30 is added to NWAM to convert to a percentage grade,) i.e.: 58 wpm +30 88% (the conversion from NWAM to % grade)

		Attendance	10%
		Assignments + Quizzes	10%
		Tests (minimum of 4)	80%

			Grading Scale Raw Score Range	Letter Grade
			90 to 100	A
			80 to 89	B
			70 to 79	C
			60 to 69	D
			Below 59	F

Special Remarks:
1.	Attendance: College policy states that students may be dropped from enrollment when absent 20% of the scheduled class meetings. If enrolled from the beginning of the term, 15 hours will usually constitute 20% of a four-credit semester course which meets five hours per week. Reinstatement procedures are described in the PCC catalog.
2.	Tardy Policy: A student who is late three times (enters classroom after the instructor has taken roll) will be charged with one full absence unless the student can provide valid reasons for one or more of these tardies.
3.	Assignments/Missed Exams: It is the student's responsibility, whether present or absent, to obtain all material presented and to complete all course assignments. If prior arrangements are made or extenuating circumstances exist, makeup of tests may be allowed. Late homework papers will not be accepted unless those same extenuating circumstances exist. Makeup of quizzes is to be at the instructor's discretion.
4.	Cheating will be grounds for dismissal from the class.
5.	Assigned exercises will be due weekly.
6,	Students will be responsible to ask instructor for the format for unit.
7.	Reports typed are to be Error Checked. Only major errors will be counted against you.

ADVANCED MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION TEST SCALE

8.	COURSE OUTLINE
	Tentative Schedule
	I.	Assignment 1 Due________ Chapter 1 AAMT rules, class discussion, quiz.
	II.	Assignment 2 Due________ Chapter 2 Diagnostic Imaging/Radiology
	III.	Assignment 3 Due________ Chapter 3 Oncology
	IV.	Assignment 4 Due________ Chapter 4 Cardiology
	V.	Assignment 5 Due________ Chapter 5 Hematology/Infectious Diseases
	VI.	Assignment 6 Due________ Chapter 6 General Surgery
	VII.	Assignment 7 Due________ Chapter 7 Plastic Surgery
	VIII	Assignment 8 Due________ Chapter 8 Dentistry/Oral Surgery
	IX.	Assignment 9 Due________ Chapter 9 Orthopedics
	X.	Assignment 10 Due________ Chapter 10 Neurology/Neurosurgery
	XI.	Assignment 11 Due________ Chapter 11 Psychiatry
	XII.	Assignment 12 Due________ Chapter 12 urology/Nephrology
	XIII.	Assignment 13 Due________ Chapter 13 Obstetrics/Gynecology
	XIV.	Assignment 14 Due________ Chapter 14 Pediatrics/Neonatology
	XV.	Assignment 15 Due________ Chapter 15 Otorhinolaryngology
	XVI.	Assignment 16 Due________ Chapter 16 Ophthalmology
	XVII.	Assignment 17 Due________ Chapter 17 Respiratory/Pulmonary
	XVIII.	Assignment 18 Due________ Chapter 18 Gastroenterology
	XIX.	Assignment 19 Due________ Chapter 19 Pathology
	XX.	Assignment 20 Due________ Chapter 20 Critical Thinking, THE FINAL

PACE YOURSELF SO THAT ALL CHAPTERS ARE COMPLETED BEFORE FINAL WEEK. Chapter 20 is the test chapter. Most of it may be done outside of the classroom.
One and one-half chapters should be completed every week.
INTERNET RESOURCES:	MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST SITES:
	(info for working at home) http://www.mtdesk.com/ http://www.mtdaily.com/ mt.theirplace.com/misc.html (for new transcriptionists for chat and ???) sna.com/aamt/youcall.html (Frequently asked questions about MT) sna.com/aamt/conf/html (Confidentiality, privacy, and documentation through dictation) sna.com/aamt/selfemp.html (Tip Sheet for Becoming a Self-Employed MT) wwma.com/kamt/kamt005.html (Fair Pay for Medical Transcriptionists)
	MEDICAL SPECIALTY SITES:
	Heart and Stroke A-Z Guide: Ob & Gyn network: obgyn.net Pediatrics Academy: aap.org Health links and resources: readersdigest.com

9.	METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
	To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, and peer review activities. The instructor may assign point values to such activities.
10.	ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
	The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.
11.	ADA NOTICE:
	Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.